Galaxy 17

Also known as G-17

active

Position85° W

NORAD / COSPAR31307 / 2007-016B

OperatorIntelsat

OrbitGEO

Call signS2715

ManufacturerThales Group

ModelSpacebus-3000B3

Mass4100 kg

Dry mass1777 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 5 ECA

4197.125H4198.875H12195H11701V

24 C-band and 24 Ku-band transponders to provide telephone and television services to South and North America and Europe.

Lifetime

04 May 2007Launched

15 yrDesign life

19.2 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

May 2022End of life

Design lifetime exceeded by 4.2 years